without charge

Example Sentences

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Equatorial Guinea has then held them without charge before deporting them to their countries of origin.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The former SNP leader attended a police interview by prior arrangement, was taken into custody, questioned by detectives and released without charge seven hours later.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Carvana’s site shows that it is willing to ship a number of new vehicles from the Dallas store to buyers well outside the area without charge.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Police confirmed two women aged 24 and 40 from Newport who had earlier been arrested on suspicion of murder have been released without charge.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

He never mentions Kamal’s name, just says that a suspect had been detained and questioned, but has been released without charge and that the investigation is ongoing.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins